Property score
35.2
Below average
Overall 35.2 · Smaller and older than most nearby homes
520 sqft (bottom 2%) · Built in 1912 (22 yrs older than avg)
Located in a above-average income area with median household income of ~67.5k
Transit 86.0 · 4-min walk to transit with 4 nearby routes · Within 500m: 1 school, 1 park, and 1 place of worship nearby
Living Area
Below average
45% smaller than neighborhood avg.
Year Built
Below average
22 yrs older than neighborhood avg.
Mother tongue
English · 76%Tagalog · 7%
Past 10 years Chalmers sales snapshot (~80% of all data)
1,193
206.3k
$226/sqft
1934
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35.2 is composed by the two sections below.
Property Score
Community Score
Chalmers
How to read: Share of sales in each ~$50k price band for “chalmers” (Detached houses (non-condo), 2024). The tallest band is the mainstream budget range; multi-year view shows how that band shifts over time.
Sales-to-New-Listings
1,196
sold
1,852
new listings
Manitoba Real Estate Association March public data on New Listings and Properties Sold across Manitoba
Sold Above Asking
Majority sold above asking
68 of 104 sold above asking · Manually compiled from MLS Winnipeg sold listings, May 4 – May 10, 2026
With a Sales-to-New-Listings ratio of 64.6% and 65% of homes selling above asking price, demand is clearly outpacing supply. Buyers are competing, which is putting upward pressure on prices.
Dissemination area (DA) — Statistics Canada 2021 Census · Area: #46110930
$68K
Median household income
$77K
Average household income
13%
Low income (LIM-AT)
0.2
Income inequality (Gini)
2.9
P90 / P10 ratio
30%
Single-person households
16%
Families with children
Figures are for the census dissemination area containing this listing location; sources and margins may apply per Statistics Canada.
Rank by land area, larger = better rank
Rank by year, newer = better rank
Rank by living area, larger = better rank
Rank by assessed value, higher = better rank
Bar: fill length ≈ share of peers you outperform. Fill color reflects tier (red / blue / amber / gray). “Avg” is a rough median benchmark for comparable homes in that scope.
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Nearby stops, routes & transit score
Dining, education, healthcare, shopping & more
253 Martin Avenue W — 3 amenities found within 500 m, across 3 categories, including 1 education (nearest 446 m), 1 parks (nearest 286 m).
Chalmers · WPS public data · 2026
Annual incidents
67
2026
vs. city avg
+127%
relative to avg
Year-over-year
▼ -94%
vs. prior year
Primary type
Property
51%
Same street
Same area
City-wide
| Metric | Same street | Same area | City-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
Sold price | Bottom 3% | Bottom 5% | Bottom 1% |
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Address · Year Built · Living Area
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Property Overview & Key Characteristics
This is a compact, century-old home (built 1912) on a standard city lot in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Its primary appeal lies in its position as an affordable entry point into homeownership, with a very low assessed value and a modest sale history. The home is notably small, with only 520 sqft of living space, making it one of the most compact houses in its immediate area. It features a detached garage and a basement that is present but not renovated.
This property would suit a specific type of buyer: a budget-conscious first-time buyer, an investor looking for a straightforward rental property, or someone seeking a minimal footprint home with the intention of a potential future expansion or rebuild. Its low ongoing property taxes, due to the low assessment, are a distinct financial advantage. A less obvious perspective is that this home represents a pure "value in the land" proposition; the existing structure provides basic shelter, but the long-term potential may be tied to the lot itself in an established neighbourhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this essentially a "tear-down" property?
Not necessarily. While the living area is very small and the home is over 110 years old, it is a functional house with a basement and garage. It could be lived in as-is, renovated, or eventually replaced, giving a buyer multiple options over time.
2. Why is the assessed value so much lower than the last sale price?
The assessed value ($12.5k) is for municipal tax purposes and is often significantly lower than market value, especially for older homes. The last sale price of $110k (in 2016) is a better, though dated, indicator of its market value.
3. What does "below average" for land area mean if the lot is over 2,200 sqft?
The lot is a standard city size, but the data shows that on this specific street and in Chalmers, many properties have larger lots. Compared to the wider city, which includes newer suburbs with much larger lots, it ranks as "below average." For an inner-city neighbourhood, however, the lot size is typical.
4. Who is this not suitable for?
It is not suitable for families needing multiple bedrooms, anyone unwilling to live in a very compact space, or buyers seeking a move-in-ready home without any projects. The unrenovated basement also limits its immediate utility.
5. What is the potential here for an investor?
The low purchase price and correspondingly low property taxes could allow for a positive cash flow as a rental, even with modest rent. The main considerations would be managing maintenance on an older home and attracting tenants comfortable with a small living space.
